Taylor Crowe is an artist and lecturer on topics related to autism. He is a graduate of The California Institute of the Arts, where he majored in Character Animation. Taylor was diagnosed with autism after undergoing extreme behavioural changes and losing almost all of his language skills by age three. Years of therapy, along with the persistent involvement of family, friends and other individuals in and outside the school environment ultimately provided Taylor the communication skills and social skills he needed to successfully interact with others. Once discovered, his artistic capabilities and gifts were nurtured, not only as a source of enjoyment and fulfillment for Taylor, but as a strategy to further enhance his social capabilities. Taylor’s lectures cover topics such as his recommendations to teachers, therapists and families of individuals with autism as well as techniques for developing positive and meaningful relationships with neurotypical peers. Taylor also gives presentations on topics related to art, animation and giftedness in autism. His art is in collections throughout North America.